CMA - Certified Medical Assistant II - Neurology - UAB Callahan Eye

Job description

Position Overview
Shifts: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.
Job Description
Under limited supervision and according to established policies and procedures, to perform clinical procedures to prepare patients for treatment. To assist physician or other healthcare team member with completion of treatment protocol. To perform simple, non-invasive patient procedures according to applicable policy and/or protocol. To assist the provider in planning clinic workflow to optimize appointments and improve the patient experience. Performs various clerical and/or lab duties as requested. Responds to the unique needs of all patient populations. All candidates for this position must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in a UAB Medicine clinic required. Successful completion of all requirements for Level II of the UAB Medicine CCMA Career Ladder program required. Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification by American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) required. Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
Why Work at UAB Medicine
We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, many other sites of care, and a team of over 2,000 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.
UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.